30 Questions
Who shares the power with the President to make appointments, declare war, and ratify treaties?
The Senate
In cases of impeachment of the President and Supreme Court Judges, which body acts in a judicial capacity?
The Congress
Who has the power to declare state emergency and mobilize military troops?
The President
Which body can declare void the acts and actions of the legislature and executive if they contravene the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Supreme Court
Who appoints Secretaries as executive heads of departments, subject to approval from the Congress?
The President
Under what circumstances may the Senate refuse to ratify the choices made by the President?
When choices contravene the Constitution
What is the main focus of Chapter 2 in the legal studies textbook?
Forms and Organs of Government
In the legal studies textbook, which chapter covers the topic of 'Separation of Powers'?
Concept of State
According to the legal studies textbook, what is covered in Chapter 1 of Unit 4?
Jurisprudence, Nature and Meaning of Law
Which unit in the legal studies textbook covers 'Family Justice System'?
Unit 4
'Sources of Laws' is discussed in which chapter of the legal studies textbook?
Jurisprudence, Nature and Meaning of Law
'Property, Succession and Inheritance' are topics covered in which chapter of Unit 5?
Institutional Framework - Marriage and Divorce
Who assumed the leadership of the Congress party in 1921 post World War I?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Who was appointed the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee in India?
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
What is Dr. Ambedkar termed as in relation to the Constitution of India?
Chief Architect
In which time of the day did the Constituent Assembly draft the Constitution of India?
Afternoons
What two main roles did the Constituent Assembly play?
Framing Constitution and Making Laws
Who formed the Congress Party to enable Indian participation in British Government?
Allan Octavian Hume
What is the purpose of the consultation process observed by the executive on the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Court?
To ensure the judiciary's independence and impartiality
Under what circumstances can a discussion take place in Parliament regarding the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court?
Only during an impeachment proceeding
What is the role of Judiciary as guaranteed by the Constitution described in the text?
To interpret and uphold the Constitution
What jurisdiction can be invoked to move the Supreme Court under the Constitution?
Article 32
What function does the Judiciary perform in relation to the subordinate judiciary according to the text?
Administrative function
What limitation does the Basic Structure impose on the amending power of the Parliament?
It prohibits amendments altering the Basic Structure itself
What is the primary function of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) as described in the text?
To check hasty legislations with expert advice
Which country's legislature is mentioned as an example of a unicameral system in the text?
Turkey
How many States in India have a unicameral structure according to the information provided?
24
What is the reason given in the text for supporting a unicameral legislative body?
Prevention of conflicts and delays
Which category of individuals can be nominated as members to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) based on the text?
Academics and artists
What is one purpose highlighted in the text for having a second chamber like the Council of States?
To safeguard states' interests in a federal system
Test your knowledge on the powers granted to the Senate and Congress in the US government, including appointment-making, war declaration, treaty ratification, impeachment proceedings, and veto powers. Explore the legislative policies and principles related to these powers.
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